Monday, 29 July 2013

NARS The Happening Eye & Cheek Palette

This is a limited edition palette from the NARS Spring Collection 2013 and I thought I would share it with you all today.


www.narscosmetics.com

This gorgeous purse sized palette contains the cult classics Orgasm blush & Laguna bronzer 4.3g each +  four eye shadows;  Night Star, Gstaad, Kuala Lumpur & Coconut Grove 1g each.


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Coconut Grove ~ Kuala Lumpur ~ Gstaad ~ Night Star


I'm not all that happy with the swatches I have here, it was hard to photograph.  The highlight shade you can barely see at all.  I added a more intense swatch below on my finger tips to give you some idea of the colour build up you can achieve.

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Coconut Grove ~ Kuala Lumpur ~ Gstaad ~ Night Star

They are all creamy highly pigmented shades, Coconut Grove is a dense dark chocolate matte and the other three shimmer with gold glitter.  Gstaad is a gorgeous gold taupe that is limited to this palette only.  There is some fallout mainly from the glitter but this can easily be buffed away, the colours are more intense when applied wet.


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Orgasm  ~  Laguna

The blush and bronzer are a good match for my fair skin and I can build up the colour to suit my look.  They both have a nice sheen to them and the blush is a gorgeous peachy pink with gold shimmer.

www.hqhair.com

I originally was going to purchase the Nars Laguna and Orgasm Blush Duo but I saw The Happening and thought it might be nice to try some of the eyeshadows too.  I purchased mine here at HQHair when they had a recent discount on NARS products.

This palette really appeals to me when I travel and I don't want to carry enormous amounts of cosmetics. Contains everything I need for a day/night look, highlighter (night star), blush and bronzer.  All I need to pack is foundation, mascara. eyeliner. finishing powder, lipstick and it all fits neatly into a small cosmetics bag.

I purchased this overseas but I am hoping it will arrive on our shores with Spring.

What do you think of this compact, do you own any NARS cosmetics?  I would love to hear what you think.

Jac x0x


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  1. Madeleine Lee29 July 2013 at 08:00

    Wow I love the Night Star shadow! Just what I'm looking for! Does it come up better on your eye? I haven't actually tried any Nars products before
    Thanks
    Madeleine
    Xx
    Madeleine In Wonderland

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  2. Matilly Rose29 July 2013 at 08:49

    Hya Madeleine, the Night Star is gorgeous and yes it does come up better on your eye and you can wear it to highlight around your eye, very useable shade. My lighting and camera just don't do it justice!!


    Jac x0x

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  3. Madeleine Lee29 July 2013 at 09:36

    That sounds great! I may have to check it out - maybe put it on my wishlist for after my spending ban!! Xx

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  4. Matilly Rose29 July 2013 at 14:32

    I think it's a good way to try out NARS in a palette that way you only go buy the full-sized products you like, I would definitely buy the blush/bronzer and Night Star again.


    Jac x0x

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  5. Loz29 July 2013 at 16:11

    I love the dark chocolate matte shade. I've heard nothing but good things about the Laguna blush and bronzer set, this would def be great for travelling :)

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  6. Matilly Rose29 July 2013 at 17:30

    Thanks Loz, I am taking them to Sydney with me for a couple of days this week and I want to travel light, the blush and bronzer are very good!


    Jac x0x

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  7. MyBeautyJunction29 July 2013 at 20:43

    I love how coconut grove and gstaad look on your fingers. You should be getting some awesome looks out of this!

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  8. Jenny Plog29 July 2013 at 23:59

    The colors are amazing!!!


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  9. Suzanne Minskey30 July 2013 at 01:16

    This looks beautiful! Love that it has everything you need.

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  10. Elena30 July 2013 at 03:32

    Just stoppin' by to say thanks for the follow on Bloglovin'! I'm happy to be following you back :o) Hope you have a great Monday!


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  11. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 09:14

    Its a lovely palette :o)


    Jac x0x

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  12. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 09:15

    Lots of combinations to play with for sure


    Jac x0x

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  13. Meesha Kaw30 July 2013 at 10:26

    This looks like a nice compact palette to take along while traveling. I love all the shades, except Kuala Lumpur probably won't suit my skin tone as well as it does yours. :)

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  14. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 10:50

    Thank you Elena have a great week yourself!!

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  15. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 10:50

    They are pretty darn gorgeous aren't they!

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  16. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 10:55

    The shades are buildable Meesha you might be surprised how well it looks on your beautiful face :o)


    Jac x0x

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  17. Amanda30 July 2013 at 18:23

    Nice review! This is such a gorgeous palette- I especially like the look of Kuala Lumpur and Gstaad. =D

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  18. Matilly Rose30 July 2013 at 21:48

    Thanks Amanda glad you like the palette :o)

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  19. shehrzad31 July 2013 at 01:17

    great choice.Instead of just a blush you got yourself a travel friendly palette.Loving it .Great swatches.MY fav would be cocnut grove n kuala lumpur

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  20. Shayne♥31 July 2013 at 02:16

    im so happy for you that you got this palette! i see them everywhere its something i like but i cant buy them yet :)

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  21. GlitterInfatuation Jazz31 July 2013 at 04:53

    This looks so lovely, I love how its almost everything you need in one palette :)

    Jamie-Lee | Glitter Infatuation | Beauty & Lifestyle Blog!

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  22. Matilly Rose31 July 2013 at 22:35

    Thanks Shayne, have you tried hqhair.com.the sell internationally


    Jac x0x

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  23. Matilly Rose31 July 2013 at 22:35

    I think so too Shehrzad more for your money here.


    Glad you like it.


    Jacx0x

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  24. Louise31 July 2013 at 23:40

    Oh this is such an awesome palette! I don't think I saw this when I was overseas.

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  25. Matilly Rose1 August 2013 at 11:49

    I like that about this palette too!

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  26. Matilly Rose1 August 2013 at 11:49

    You can pick it up from hqhair if your interested :o)

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  27. Lily1 August 2013 at 17:31

    Oh my god, I think I need to go get one now but my wallet is telling me not to :/ This would definitely be a fantastic travel palette!! I've never tried anything from NARS.. maybe I should hint my partner for christmas.....

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  28. Matilly Rose1 August 2013 at 19:30

    Yeah I think dropping a hint to your partner would be good lol..........

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  29. Guest2 August 2013 at 02:35

    Oh wow looks like an amazing palette, might have to treat myself to one when payday arrives x

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  30. Matilly Rose2 August 2013 at 07:00

    I think you should treat yourself :o)

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  31. Reana Ashley16 August 2013 at 09:46

    Nars eyeshadows are always the best, and very pigmented. Love this post!

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  32. Matilly Rose16 August 2013 at 11:51

    Thank you Reana, I agree their colours are gorgeous!

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